DogeOS Public Testnet Launches with DOGE Fees and EVM Smart Contracts

DogeOS has launched its public testnet, marking a significant step towards becoming an application layer for Dogecoin. The platform allows developers to build and test products using DOGE as its native transaction-fee token.

The testnet includes various applications such as trading, lending, stablecoin, prediction markets, and gaming. Some of the notable projects include Barkswap's liquidity engine, Superposition Finance's Dogecoin lending protocol, and Derps' perpetual exchange.

According to CEO Jordan Jefferson, the team will announce its mainnet timeline after further development milestones. Currently, the network relies on validators, a trusted execution environment, and a permissioned sequencer.